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Double Louis d'Or - Louis XIII
| Gold (.917) | 13.504 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Louis XIII (1610-1643) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1640-1643 |
| Value | 2 Gold Louis |
| Currency | Livre tournois (1204-1795) |
| Composition | Gold (.917) |
| Weight | 13.504 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#37789 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Cross formed of eight Ls leaning two by two crowned, cantoned by four lilies, workshop letter in a heart circle.
Script: Latin
Lettering: .CHRS. - .REGN. - .VINC. - .IMP.
Engraver: Jean Warin
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Double Louis d'Or coin is that it was used as a means of payment for the French military during the Thirty Years' War, which lasted from 1618 to 1648. The coin's high gold content and durability made it a reliable and valuable form of currency, even in the midst of war.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1640 A | 432000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1641 A | 72000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1643 D | 13000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Double Louis d'Or - Louis XIII 1640-1643 coin.
